Colin Powell : Obama Endorsement Criteria

Colin Powell crosses racial lines. His leadership standards and reputation echoes louder than nationality.

After reading his primer on the 18 qualities of leadership, I understand why America sees Colin Powell's endorsement as significant to electing the next President of the United States.

What I admired from yesterday's endorsement besides who he endorsed, was how he announced it.

He laid out what his selection process. Balanced and thought provoking, Colin Powell gives the America people, especially undecided voters, a template on making decisions.

His decision defies the refrain "Oh, he's voting for Obama because he's black." Colin Powell is voting for Sen Obama because he saw the steadiness America needs in the turbulent storm we've had over the last 8 years.

Let's learn a lesson from Colin Powell in decision making. This endorsement and decision to cross party lines had to be tough. Not only is John McCain a friend, but he's given his support to him as a republican.

This election must be looked at from an objective view point instead of an "US vs Them" mentality that's easy to fall in.

America is known for leadership and steadfastness in the eyes of other nations. Let's regain what our founding fathers aimed for when writing the Constitution.

Vote Obama change you can believe in... because he believes in you.

Cindy McCain: Drugs, Lies, and Cover ups

I saw this picture on the internet after reading about Cindy McCain's Addiction Cover up, I couldn't resist. More on the story later

Rape is okay?

According to the compassionate
Phyllis Schlafly at a Bates College Address,

At one point, Schlafly also contended that married women cannot be sexually assaulted by their husbands.

"By getting married, the woman has consented to sex, and I don't think you can call it rape,"

Wow.

Well thanks Phyllis for your opinion. I'm glad that the courts make determinations on solid research from evidence rather than rhetoric. Great to know that as a woman, it appears you don't think much of yourself.

I've never heard of this woman before today. Is she for real?

And I am perplexed as to why she has such strong views against her own gender. Usually women such as myself or men who have been abused, have strong views on the topic because of our experience with Hell itself.

So I'm wondering, what happened in her life to help form her views.
Is it a stunt?

She's a walking contradiction. Phyllis cancels herself out.

For example,

While Schlafly said she has no problem with women raising a family and pursuing a professional career, she said they can't be done at the same time.

This particular address was given in 2007.

Yet, How is it Phyllis that you endorse Sarah Palain, who 3 days after giving birth went back to work, and is now running for the Vice Presidency.

"But this time we struck it rich," Schlafly said of picking Palin. "This time people are clamoring to get to our (Coalition for Life) party" because Palin is scheduled to speak. ( Beacon staff reporter)

Huh?

She voids her own convictions. Sarah is doing both right now (raising a family and career)

Which is it?

Phyllis's own mother supported her family during the depression when Phyllis's dad lost his job.

Is this some type of pain lashing out from that?

She was raised in St. Louis by a working mother who kept her family afloat after her husband lost his job in the Great Depression. She was encouraged to excel academically by both her parents, who, Critchlow writes, believed "their daughters should not be any less ambitious or educated than boys."

Where is Dr. Justin Frank when you need him?

Here's another quote from the Sun Journal Report of the Bates College Address:

" Schlafly asserted women should not be permitted to do jobs traditionally held by men, such as firefighter, soldier or construction worker, because of their "inherent physical inferiority."

I just realized something from her quotes which is rather sad.

When she talks about women, speaks as though she isn't a woman herself.

If I didn't know she was a woman, I could cover up her name and put a man's name in it's place and I wouldn't have to change anything about the quote.

She refers to women (while she is one herself) as "the woman", "their inherent inferiority."

Phyllis, I'm sorry for whatever happened to you that caused a career of mocking yourself. Bashing your gender, is bashing yourself.

There is no escaping that one.

I'll be praying for her.

America, will we heed the red flags?

The Proposal
Barack Obama and John McCain have both proposed to America.

One on bended knee. The other holding a big diamond ring in one hand while the other hand is held behind his back hiding his crossed fingers.


Meeting the Family
Some months back we were introduced to the extended family that would become our family if we accepted the proposal: The vice president nominees.


Joe Biden and Sarah Palin

America's Answer: November 4th 2008
America, we are entering a union that effects us for the next 4 years. If honor our own lives and the lives of the next generation, we will pay attention to the red flags flying before our faces instead of being dazzled by the big diamond ring.


Hidden Agenda: Red Flags
If you asked men and women who've escaped abusive relationships/ marriages what they would tell someone before getting married, you'll hear two common responses.

1. They saw red flags but ignored them because "nobody's perfect"
2. Pay attention to the extended family and their relationship with each other

In honor of domestic violence month, Part 1 of this series will deal with the red flags of abusers and why we ignore them.

Christians and BDSM says (website that deals with abusive behavior):

Unfortunately, abusers can also be very intelligent and charming and can often weave elaborate lies. Think of the serial killers we hear about on the news.

Dangerous leaders are charming and intelligent in order to lure you into their trap.


Where manipulation began
This pattern started In the garden of Eden when the serpent entered the garden and manipulated the vulnerabilities of Eve. By carefully asking questions and observing, he devised his method of attack.

Through his questions he found out two things:
Eve added to God's commandment
Adam's silence. He didn't correct the serpent or Eve.

Satan then proceeded to attack God (I believe he figured if they won't stand up for the truth they'll believe what I tell them about God)

So what method did he choose- an attack on God's character.

They believed Satan.

And you know the rest of the story.

Adam and Eve didn't know that Satan took residence within the serpent to disguise an agenda that served his own interests. One lie to cover his agenda, led to death and he didn't care.

Little White Lies
Lying is the manipulator's weapon of silent attack.

They hope you excuse the behavior because "Hey who doesn't twist the truth every now and then."

Here's the question:

Do they feel guilt about telling the lie?
Are they addressing how it affected the relationship?


The manipulator's conscience is quieted then destroyed by what they want to gain from you.
Since we want to believe the manipulator, we then silence our own conscience, and put our
lives in jeopardy.

This causes assault of the worse kind: Self-Betrayal. All for the sakes of wanting to believe something that we know deep down in our souls doesn't feel right.

Big Danger of Little Lies
Going back to the candidates that asked America's hand in marriage.

If John McCain lies about blowing off the David Letterman's show, what else will he lie about to get his way.


This really bothers me. Because its the small compromises in truth that destroy us in the end.

Practical Example:
While getting ready for a date, your significant other cancels at the last minute. It seems strange that your significant other suddenly has the urge to paint their home office. And today was the only day it could be done. Never mind the fact that this dinner was scheduled 1 month ago. Nevertheless, you accept their explanation.

Feeling uneasy about what happened, you decide to appear at your significant others house for a discussion. As you make a turn on their street, you see another car pull up at the house. This person is carrying dinner and kisses your significant other in the doorway as you look on.

Not only were you lied to, but your significant other is having dinner with someone else.

Your Decision
Do we excuse the deception and go on like nothing happened? Or do you realize that if your significant other is doing this before marriage, its a sign to get out before you accept the proposal?

America, we're faced with this decision.

We haven't accepted the proposal of marriage so we can honor ourselves by
rejecting lies which sends a message that we will not be disrespected and that
you have another suitor that honors you by telling the truth when it would be
easier to lie.

Be heard for change. Heed the red flags and make a stand!

What O.J Simpson, Paula White, and Larry Huch have in common

"How many licks to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop?" asked the owl in this classic tv commercial.

My question to those who use abuse of power to rob the unsuspecting is " How much self deception does it take to sell your soul to work evil?"

At what point do you say, " Hey you know what its not hurting anybody. Besides, all I'm doing is pointing out what's in the Word of God."

Originally, my focus for this month to honor Domestic Violence was going to focus on known abusers of Domestic Violence. Then as I turn my television on, I heard voices saying " You can't come to God empty handed" and another say "That's right when you give $70 or more... "

Hoping this was some type of Saturday Night Live parody, I waited for my picture to get clearer to show the actors in the skit. Instead of Saturday Night Live, it was Paula White Today with Larry Huch. Here's the worst part about this parody: They make you believe its true.

If I am commenting on O.J. Simpson and his abuse, I must be fair and highlight when I see abuse in Leaders of the Christian community.

O.J. Simpson exposed his cards while riding in a white bronco, releasing a non confession kinda sorta book on murder, and now the latest conducting a "private sting operation."

His crimes are socially corrupt and readily punishable because they are recognizable and against the law.

What happens when you have a legalized "sting operation." That flies under the radar of "religion" so they don't get caught.

What makes their criminality of spiritual abuse (raping of the soul) more dangerous is their circle of influence that reach millions of viewers every week, hoping for some chance of God's "harvest" for release.

O. J. Simpson used guns for coercion in getting what he wanted, Paula White and Larry Huch use the weapon of out of context scripture forcing the unsuspecting to part with their "seed" in order to "open God's hand of blessing".

They make sure they also leave with what they came for: your money. Have you ever seen a show being done without asking for a "seed" to fit a "need".

I'd like to see them go a month without asking for any donations.

Well, Yukio Why are you coming down on them so hard, they are God's anointed?

I'm speaking from experience of being robbed by assault with a deadly weapon, an ill delivered word of God. Filling their pockets and emptying mine. The worst part about waking up to the shock of spiritual deception is the blatant betrayal of your soul.

Like most people who are lured by their message, I was desperate to see a harvest in my life. I looked at their life and wondered "Wow, they know exactly where I am."

More later...

O.J. Simpson: Justice God's Way

Right in time for Domestic Violence Month:
O.J. Simpson Guilty
Here's the irony: This verdict is 13 years to the exact date of him being found
not guilty for the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson. Just like on October 3, 1995 this jury took 13 hours as well.

October 3, 2008
Simpson Reaction:Guilty

God likes the number 3.

Domestic Violence is deadly. Executives, Sport Stars, Actors are not exempt from afflicting and exerting power over others. They just are able to get away with it more often.


Not Guilty- Simpson Reaction
October 3, 1995


Stay tuned for the rest of the month. I will break down the components of domestic violence for those who are suffering in silence right now. I am free because someone spoke up and believed me. God can rescue you. You are not alone!


You Deserve Freedom

No one deserves treatment that devalues you. When someone devalues you to a lesser person than they are, the next step is to see you as an animal, one to be taught a lesson. Trained and Maimed to bark and sit on command or you won't get a treat.

The next step is seeing you as less than an animal, an inanimate object. Hey, If I use this paper towel all I have to do is throw it away when it get dirty. This is the last stage before death.


Message for loved ones and those who are suffering in silence

Those of you suffering in silence or know someone who is: You were made for more than being someone object of fury. You think it your fault. Its not. If you have a loved one suffering in silence, don't lose hope the best thing you can do is let them know you love them and give not judgment. He or she has been judged enough and now they condemn themselves before the abuse even has a chance.

God can free you and life can get better. Its possible. I'm a living testimony that God through Christ Jesus made a way through the Rea Sea of impossibility and brought the waters crashing down on the accuser, making a stand for His daughter.

God loves you more! These words said by a counselor were hid in my heart and strengthened me until God made a way.

A Prayer

Thank you Lord for Justice your way in your time. Only you know what the intents and thoughts of our hearts are at any time. Even though 13 years ago the Goldman family mourned for an injustice, were mocked by the accuser, you triumph in the end. God give strength to those who need your power to escape. Give wisdom to family and friends to love without judgment and show your might on this earth, so all will know that God reigns. In the precious blood of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ I pray, Amen.

Joe Biden: Real Men Do Cry

Jesus Wept.

One of the shortest and most powerful verses in the Bible.

Why is this so important?
Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God. Amen
What Jesus displayed shows the heart of our Heavenly Father.



Joe Biden portrayed this heart of compassion in last night's debate.

Compassion transcends gender.

In an age where any display in public is frowned upon, something happened struck the heart of American men and women alike: the show of paternal love.

I want people in the White House that can feel the afflictions that "average people" who don't have jets and trust funds feel. People who can look into your eyes and say "I've been there, and it's hell" and can feel your heart because they understand not because its a sound bite.

Aren't you tired of sound bite politics?
I am.

Think about it. How many times have you heard the phrase, "Real men don't cry." And so what happens, we take the well tattered hand me down phrase as truth. Throwing out the window the possibility that maybe its not true. Maybe the person who said this phrase didn't get the love they needed.So this phrase hung onto the rafters as a bullet proof vest to the soul.

Let's reverse the phrase.

What if real men do cry?

People with compassion running the nation will take you and I into consideration when making decisions for the country instead of protecting the "Enrons" of the world and realizing the devastating effect that hundreds of people lost their only pensions for their senior years because exploitation was protected instead of exposed.

Obama and Biden thank you for showing what real men with hearts can do for the climate of a chilled nation.

May God's love be with you and your families and may He give you strength in the face weeks to come. My prayers are with you.